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Talent wins games,
but teamwork and intelligence
wins championships.
- Michael Jordan
MLC Mission
Mentoring motivated learners
to choose purposeful futures.
MLC Values
Integrity
Mastery
Enterprise
Justice
MLC Health and Physical Education
Vision
Aspire and achieve for now and beyond
MLC Health and Physical Education
Habits of Mind
Applying past knowledge to new situations
Taking responsible risks
Physical Education Team
Mr Paul Birch
Head of Department
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Miss Amanda Robertson
Coordinator of Sport
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Mrs Helen Gillausseyn
Health Coordinator
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Mr Gary Howlett
Outdoor Education Coordinator
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Miss Kate Douthie
Junior Years Coordinator
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Mrs Adele Boyce
Physical Education Teacher
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Miss Suzy Williams
Physical Education Teacher
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Miss Mandy Combes
Physical Education Teacher
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Mr Chris de Boer
Physical Education Teacher/Cross Country
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Mr Marshall Varley
Physical Education Teacher/Head of Rowing
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Mr Jonathan Weeks
Physical Education Teacher
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Mrs Donna Kolka
Physical Education Teacher/Athletics
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Miss Jane Wilding
Physical Education Administrator
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Physical Education
Physical Education is compulsory for all girls at MLC from Kindergarten to Year 12. It is essential for a
healthy, active lifestyle and we aspire to deliver programs to the girls that engage them in a range
of sports and recreational activities that will equip them with the skills for participation in and out
of school.
A wide variety of learning opportunities focused around cooperation, discipline and respect for
self and others are embedded into all curriculum lessons. Diverse opportunities range from team
sports, such as basketball, hockey, netball, softball, badminton and volleyball, through to
individual pursuits including fitness testing, athletics, cross country, gymnastics, tennis and
swimming.
House Activities are a compulsory component of Physical Education. Girls compete in traditional
sports against other Houses for the Sports’ Cup. The Sports’ Cup is awarded at the end of the year.
IGSSA Sport is Interschool sport played after school as part of the IGSSA (Independent Girls’ Schools’
Sports Association) programme. IGSSA was established in 1963. It aims to provide quality, sporting
opportunities for students to participate at different levels of competition in the pursuit of a
healthy and active lifestyle. MLC actively participates in the IGSSA Competition in weekly sporting
fixtures and at the Interschool sports carnivals in a wide variety of sports.
IGSSA sport grades available to Year 7 to 12 MLC students:
Sport
Year 7/8 Grades
Year 9/10 Grades
Year 11/12 Grades
Volleyball
A–F
A–F
A–D
Tennis
A–D
A–D
A–C
Netball
A–G
A–F
A–F
Hockey
A–B
A–B
A–B
Basketball
A–E
A–D
A–B
Soccer
A–B
A–B
A
Softball
Year 7/8/9 A – G
Year 10/11 A – D
Water Polo
Year 7/8/9 A – B
Year 10/11 A – B
MLC Weekend Netball Club is not IGSSA Netball and runs from March to September. The MLC
Weekend Netball Club plays on Saturdays at Matthews’ Netball Centre in Jolimont where,
depending on your age and your teams’ ability, the times vary. Year 2s have an opportunity to
participate in Net Set Go. The Perth Netball Association runs the competition.
Uniform Requirements
Hats are recommended all year round.
Physical Education
Yellow MLC Polo Shirt;
Green MLC Shorts;
White Socks with Green Trim;
Predominately White Sports Shoes; and
Yellow MLC Cap.
In cold weather, girls have the option of wearing the MLC Tracksuit.
House Activities
House Coloured Polo Shirt;
Green MLC Shorts;
White Socks with Green Trim;
Predominately White Sports Shoes; and,
Yellow MLC Cap.
In cold weather girls have the option of wearing the MLC Tracksuit.
MLC Swimming Classes
MLC Bathers;
House Coloured or MLC Gold Swimming Cap; and,
Goggles.
Please remember to bring a towel and footwear to travel to and
from your swimming venue. A rash top is optional.
Yellow MLC Polo Shirt;
Green MLC Skirt;
Green Sports pants;
White Socks with Green Trim; and
Predominately White Sports Shoes.
MLC Netball Club
Sports’ College Colours
College Colours are awarded each term for girls participating in IGSSA sport. In addition to meeting
the specific criteria set out below, girls must demonstrate, at all times, behaviour that is consistent
with the MLC Values.
Middle Years’ Half Colours are awarded in Years 7-9 and embroidered on the Yellow MLC Polo
Shirt.
Senior Years’ Full Colours are awarded in Years 10-12 and embroidered on the MLC Blazer pocket.
Criteria Full Colour
Team Sports – A Division IGSSA Teams:
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Participation in an A Division IGSSA Team (excluding Rowing*) throughout the season.
This team must finish in top four schools for this sport and student must attend 90 per cent
of all games.
Attendance at training must be a minimum of 80 per cent. Discretion of the coach will be
used in regard to athletes who train externally for elite competition.
Display a positive attitude toward team members, opposition and staff.
OR
Participation during all three Senior Years in an IGSSA Team (any division) for one given
sport and has not previously received a Colour for that sport during the three years.
Individual Sports:
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Individual sports of Athletics, Cross Country or Swimming.
Attendance at training must be a minimum of 80 per cent. Discretion of Head Coach will be
used in regard to athletes who train externally for elite competition.
Display a positive attitude toward team members, opposition and staff.
Athletes must compete at the IGSSA Competition. A points’ tally is applied to the IGSSA
competition and athletes must achieve the minimum points allocated. See below:
o Athletics – 30 points tallied from a maximum of five individual events and a relay; up
to three from track, up to three from field and/or one relay.
o Cross Country -– Top 20 finish in the IGSSA competition.
o Swimming – 20 points tallied from a maximum of two individual events and one relay.
OR
Win an A Division event at the IGSSA competition.
OR
Participation during all three Senior Years, in an IGSSA Individual Sports (any division) and
has not previously received a Colour for that sport during the three years.
Criteria Half Colour
Team Sports – A Division IGSSA Teams
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Participation in an A Division IGSSA Team (excluding Rowing*) throughout the season.
This team must finish in top four schools for this sport and student must attend 90 per cent
of all games.
Attendance at training must be a minimum of 80 per cent. Discretion of coach will be used
in regard to athletes who train externally for elite competition.
Demonstrates a positive attitude toward team members, opposition and staff.
Individual Sports:
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Individual sports of Athletics, Cross Country or Swimming.
Attendance at training must be a minimum of 80 per cent. Discretion of Head Coach will be
used in regard to athletes who train externally for elite competition.
Demonstrates a positive attitude toward team members, opposition and staff.
Athletes must compete at the IGSSA Competition. A points’ tally is applied to the IGSSA
competition and athletes must achieve the minimum points allocated. See below:
o Athletics – 30 points tallied from a maximum of five individual events and a relay;
up to three events from track, up to three events from field and/or one relay.
o Cross Country -– Top 20 finish in the IGSSA competition.
o Swimming – 20 points tallied from a maximum of two individual events and one
relay.
OR
Win an A Division event at the IGSSA competition.
Presentation Schedule for College Colours for IGSSA Sport
End of Term 1
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
End of Term 2
Cross Country
Hockey
Netball
Rowing
End of Term 3
Athletics
Basketball
Soccer
End of Term 4
Softball
Water Polo
Term 1
IGSSA School Representation
VOLLEYBALL OR TENNIS
(Years 7-12)
Volleyball and Tennis are the two IGSSA sports running throughout Term 1 aiming for maximum
participation and commitment, with the chance to represent the College while developing many
skills. As Volleyball and Tennis competitions will be running on the same day it will not be possible
for a student to participate in both.
Trials:
Training:
Held in Week 1 and 2 of Term 1.
Years 7/8
Monday: 7.00-8.00am
Years 9/10
Tuesday: 7.00-8.00am
Years 11/12
Monday: 3.30-4.45pm
Game:
Uniform:
Generally held after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Tennis: Green MLC skirt, Yellow MLC polo shirt, yellow MLC cap, white socks with
green trim and predominately white sports shoes.
Volleyball: Green MLC shorts, yellow MLC polo shirt, yellow MLC cap, white
socks with green trim and predominately white sports shoes.
SWIMMING
(Years 7-12)
Swimming is a big part of the sporting calendar for Term 1 starting with students competing for
points to contribute to their House total in the Interhouse Swimming Carnival. Students are selected
in races are made from swim trial results held in 2013.
Dates:
Selection:
Training:
Uniform:
Interhouse Swimming Carnival - Tuesday 18 February 2015.
IGSSA Swimming Carnival - Friday 13 March 2015.
The selection of the IGSSA Swimming Team is determined on performance at the
Interhouse Swimming Carnival, attendance at training and your performance
at trials in the lead up to the IGSSA Carnival.
Training begins in Term 4. The swim programme recommences in the January
school holidays and continues through to Week 6 of Term 1.
MLC bathers, House coloured swimming cap for Interhouse Carnival, yellow MLC
cap for IGSSA Carnival and goggles.
TERM 2
IGSSA School Representation
NETBALL OR HOCKEY
(Years 7-12)
In Term 2 Netball and Hockey as the IGSSA sports. Netball is one of the bigger contingents due to
the high interest. Hockey is extremely popular and quite competitive as there are teams throughout
Year 7/8, Junior and Senior Years.
Trials:
Trials will be held in at the end of Term 1 and the start of Term 2.
Training:
Years 7/8
Monday: 7.00-8.00am
Years 9/10
Tuesday: 7.00-8.00am
Years 11/12
Monday: 3.30-4.45pm
Games:
Generally held after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Uniform:
Netball: Green MLC skirt, yellow MLC polo shirt, white socks with green trim and
predominantly white sports shoes.
Hockey: Green MLC skirt, yellow MLC polo shirt, shin pads, mouth guard, yellow
socks, Hockey shoes or predominantly white sports shoes.
CROSS COUNTRY
(Years 7-12)
Cross Country aims to suit a wide variety of people and the programme is run parallel with Athletics
Training. Cross Country is ideal for girls who enjoy longer distances (1.5-3 kilometres), those taking
part in running-based sports and for girls just wanting to get fit. The competition is run on a
proper Cross Country course.
Dates:
Selection:
Training:
Uniform:
Interhouse Cross Country Carnival - Tuesday 24 March 2015
IGSSA Cross Country Carnival - Friday 19 June 2015
The selection of the IGSSA Cross Country team is determined on your
performance at the Interhouse Cross Country Carnival, attendance at training
and your performance at trials in the lead up to the IGSSA Carnival.
Three times a week.
Black MLC bike pants, yellow MLC Athletics singlet, white socks with green trim
and predominately white sports shoes.
ROWING
(Years 9-12)
Rowing at MLC is a thriving team sport in which every member has an equal role to play. No
previous knowledge of the sport is required when students begin rowing in Years 9 or 10.
Afraid of early morning starts? Don't be. The girls adapt quickly and many parents car pool. Year 9
rowers train after school and buses take rowers to and from the boat sheds at Aquinas College.
All parents of girls who choose rowing as a winter sport are encouraged to join the Rowing Club,
which holds events throughout the season. The Rowing season officially begins with an
Introduction Evening in Term 1 and runs until the end of Term 2.
Training:
Regattas:
Uniform:
Varies depending on the age group
Held at Champion Lakes
Year 9: Black MLC bike pants, yellow MLC Athletics singlet.
Years 10-12: MLC Zoot suit, which can be purchase from Uniform Shop.
TERM 3
IGSSA School Representation
BASKETBALL OR SOCCER
(Years 7-12)
The Basketball and Soccer programme runs throughout Term 3. Both Basketball and Soccer are
really popular and quite competitive as there are teams throughout Year 7/8, Junior and Senior
Years.
Trials:
Training:
Games:
Uniform:
Trials will be held at the end of Term 2 and start of Term 3.
Years 7/8
Monday: 7.00-8.00am
Years 9/10
Tuesday: 7.00-8.00am
Years 11/12
Monday: 3.30-4.45pm
Generally held after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Basketball: Basketball uniforms are supplied for the Senior and Year 9/10 A
Teams. All other teams need to wear their green MLC shorts, yellow MLC polo
shirt, white socks with green trim and predominately white sports shoes and
will be provided with green numbered bibs for the games.
Soccer: Green MLC shorts, yellow MLC polo shirt, yellow socks, shin pads, soccer
boots or predominately white sports shoes.
ATHLETICS
(Years 7-12)
Athletics, also known as track and field, is a collection of sports events that involve running,
throwing and jumping. The Athletics team is more than just Year groups competing; the girls create
bonds throughout training. IGSSA Athletics training caters for everyone - girls who are interested in
trying Athletics for the first time, girls wanting to increase their personal fitness and those girls
wishing to be selected in the IGSSA Athletics team.
Dates:
Selection:
Training:
Uniform:
Interhouse Athletics Carnival - Friday 24 July 2015
IGSSA Athletics Carnival - Wednesday 9 September 2015.
The selection of the IGSSA Athletics team is determined on your performance at
the Interhouse Athletics Carnival, attendance at training and your performance
at trials in the lead up to the IGSSA Carnival.
Three times a week.
Track: Black MLC bike pants, yellow MLC Athletics singlet, white socks with
green trim and predominantly white sports shoes (track shoes are optional).
Field: Green MLC shorts, yellow MLC Polo Shirt, white socks with green trim and
predominantly white sports shoes (track shoes are optional).
TERM 4
IGSSA SCHOOL REPRESENTATION
SOFTBALL
(Years 7-11)
Softball has a large contingent of girls making up 12 teams. However, the teams vary slightly from
the other IGSSA sports as the Year 12s, by this time, have graduated from the College. The Senior
teams now consist of Years 10 and 11. Junior Teams will be constructed with Years 7, 8 and 9.
Trials:
Training:
Game:
Uniform:
Trials will be held at the end of Term 3 and start of Term 4.
There will be one training session per week which occurs early in the week,
either before or after school.
As Term 4 is quite short there are two games played per week, usually on
Wednesday and Thursday.
Green MLC shorts, yellow MLC polo shirt, yellow MLC cap, white socks with green
trim and predominately white sports shoes.
Senior A and Junior A teams: As above but with Green Knickerbockers.
WATER POLO
(Years 7 - 11)
Water Polo consists of four teams, two Senior teams, made up of girls in Years 10 and 11, and two
Junior teams of girls in Years 7, 8 and 9. Water polo is really popular among the girls as a large
number of them play for clubs.
Trials:
Training:
Game:
Uniform:
Trials will be held at the end of Term 3 and start of Term 4.
There will be one training session per week and it will be offsite.
Generally held after school on Tuesday.
MLC bathers, yellow MLC cap and goggles.
SWIMMING TRAINING
(Years 7-11)
Whether wanting to begin training early or just to get fit in preparation for the following year, MLC
offers swimming training throughout October, November and December and the January school
holidays in either the MLC or Christ Church Grammar School pools.
This programme is a perfect opportunity to gain a look at the standard of the MLC swimming team
and work your way to become part of a team that is willing to give its best and represent MLC with
great enthusiasm.
The programme offers fantastic coaching which leads to amazing improvement. With great success
in previous years, MLC would like to invite you to come along and train with the talented and
dedicated girls these upcoming holidays. A separate form needs to be filled out and returned to Mr
Birch as soon as possible. This form can be picked up from the Meredith Taylor Health and Sports
Centre.
MLC Sports Awards
The MLC Sports Awards are presented to students who display the highest level of sportsmanship,
teamwork and skill in each sport, while ensuring they embody the College Values. They are chosen
by the coaches and teachers and are presented at the Annual Sports Presentation Evening in Term
4.
All Rounder
Wendy Carr Trophy for Best All Rounder in Sport
Best Year 12 Athlete in 1st Division Book Award
Brylhu Trophy for House Spirit
Athletics
Athletics Trophy
Basketball
MLC Trophy for Basketball
Cross Country
Elizabeth Davenport Cup for Cross Country
Hockey
Manning Cup for Best Senior Hockey Player
K Maddock Cup for Best Junior Hockey Player
Netball
Angel Trophy for Netball
Gairns/Galbraith Trophy for Weekend Netball
Rowing
Senior Oarswoman of the Year
Tracey Higgins Memorial Award for Rowing in Year 9
Senior Club Person of the Year for Rowing
Senior Coaches Award for Rowing
Freshy of the Year
Year 9 Best Oarswoman
Year 9 Best Clubwomen
Year 10 Best Oarswoman
Year 10 Best Clubwomen
Year 10 Most Improved Oarswoman
Soccer
Senior Soccer Best and Fairest Trophy
Junior Soccer Best and Fairest Trophy
Softball
Wadsworth Trophy for Softball
Swimming
Chittleborough Trophy for Swimming
Tennis
Fleming Cup for Best Senior Tennis Player
Harold Cup for Best Junior Tennis Player
Volleyball
MLC Trophy for Volleyball
Water Polo
MLC Trophy for Water Polo